quantity surveyor

CHEN DA CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEN DA CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD. is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage the financial and contractual aspects of construction projects in Singapore, ensuring delivery within budget and to specifications.

You will prepare Bills of Quantities, costs, budgets and tender documents, assess valuations and payments, manage variation orders and final accounts, and review drawings and contracts in collaboration with architects, engineers and clients.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cost planning, estimation, tendering and final account processes.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and contract terms.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Cost planning & estimation to ensure budget feasibility.
• Tendering: prepare Bills of Quantities and source pricing.
• Contractual advice and negotiation with clients/ subcontractors.

Skills

Numerical and analytical skills

Technological proficiency

Contractual knowledge

Negotiation and communication

Proficiency in English & Mandarin

Job description

A Quantity Surveyor (QS) manages all financial and contractual aspects of construction projects, ensuring they are completed within budget and according to specifications. Key duties include cost estimation, budgeting, tender, preparation, contract negotiation, material takeoff, progress payment assessment, variation orders and final account settlement
Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Pre-Contract Services:

• Cost Planning & Estimation:Preparing feasibility studies, preliminary cost estimates, and detailed cost plans to ensure budget feasibility.
• Tendering:Preparing Bills of Quantities (BQ), reviewing tender documents, and sourcing pricing for materials and subcontractors.
• Contractual Advice:Advising on contract terms, conditions, and legal regulations.

Post-Contract Services:

• Cost Management:Monitoring project costs against the budget to prevent overspending.
• Valuations & Payments:Evaluating, validating, and submitting monthly progress claims from contractors and subcontractors.
• Variation Orders:Managing, valuing, and negotiating changes in the scope of work.
• Final Account:Settling final accounts with all parties to close out the project.

General Roles:

• Risk Management:Analyzing and mitigating potential project risks.
• Documentation:Reviewing contract documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Collaboration:Working with architects, engineers, and clients to ensure project compliance.

Key Skills:

• Numerical and Analytical Skills:High proficiency in numbers and data analysis.
• Technological Proficiency:Experience with specialized surveying software.
• Contractual Knowledge:Understanding of building law and construction principles.
• Negotiation and Communication:Strong communication skills to manage subcontractors and clients.
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin